It's true that one person can do anything, but governments can
It might not be our government that does anything, but in the case of Nestle, the African governments can put a ban on their products.
( SuperMatt, Tue 16 Jun 2009, 14:26, archived)

Yes, that's true.
I was seeing this as more of a 'can one person make a large company do what they want' thing, rather than a 'can we stop large companies from doing evil things' though.
More about adapting to personal choice than not being cunts. Maybe I've misinterpreted.
( my other username is a porsche , posting shit pictures so you don't have to, Tue 16 Jun 2009, 14:28, archived)

A lot of change can come through government
We probably won't see our dependence of fossil fuels end during our life time, but government, with a strong focus, will make the change we all want.
( SuperMatt, Tue 16 Jun 2009, 14:32, archived)

I'd go a damn sight further than this.
The idea that governments are not strong enough to affect change is a downright lie perpetuated by the right in order to dismiss other political strategies without debating them.
( Dr Preference AjcuiVd289, Tue 16 Jun 2009, 14:49, archived)